From Seoul, South Korea: A naval destroyer has been commissioned by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This addition to the navy comes at a time when the United States, South Korea, and Japan are conducting a joint military exercise. The exercise is perceived as a threat by Kim Jong Un.

State media reported that Kim Jong Un has called for a more reliable nuclear deterrent. The commissioning of the destroyer is the second of its kind.

Further details about the destroyer and the military exercise are available from the source, which reported on the developments on Monday.